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M.A. in Theatre Arts Administration

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The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theatre: Arts Administration will provide students with the business, marketing, and administrative skills needed to initiate their own performing arts organizations or to secure stable administrative positions in regional or national arts venues or arts institutions. Specifically, it will allow students to:

Understand the structures, purposes, and legal requirements of a variety of non-profit arts organizations including non-profit law, board structure and by-laws, tax and accounting requirements;

Understand the philosophical, political, and policy issues surrounding the administration of arts institutions in the United States today;

Master the process of creating a vision for an organization including mission, vision, strategic planning, and board development;

Achieve mastery in all aspects of development and fundraising including grant research, grant writing and budgeting, grant reporting, personal fundraising, corporate fundraising and state, local and federal government grants;

Understand external relations and audience development including audience behavior and research, audience cultivation, branding, community outreach and co-producing;

Understand the use of touring, educational outreach and other forms of fostering earned income;

Create a three year planning document for a designated arts organization.

This program provides vital, up-to-date strategies taught by well-known working professionals from the field for career development in the professional disciplines of visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and business.

Students who graduate from this program would be prepared to pursue careers in theatre management or in related businesses such as gallery directors, music producers, and dance company managers or as arts/cultural entrepreneurs.

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Rowan University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

Curriculum

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theatre: Arts Administration is a part-time program offered in an accelerated online format. It requires the completion of 30 graduate semester hours (11 courses) which are possible to complete in only 6 consecutive semesters.

Coursework

The following courses make up the M.A. in Theatre Arts Administration program. Each course is scheduled in 8 week modules with each week of work starting every Tuesday at 8:00a.m. and ending every Monday at 11:59p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

* THD07511 is taken twice as Capstone Project Part I and Capstone Project Part II.

* THD 07505 OR THD 07515

Total Program Semester Hours: 30

Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning

$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)

Current professional resume

Typewritten statement of professional objectives

Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).

Two letters of recommendation

The official Recommendation Form is required. In addition, letters from the recommender may be submitted.

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

The chart below details available entry terms for the M.A. in Theatre Arts Administration program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

Entry Term

Start Date

Application Deadline

Summer 2018 – Module 5

05/01/2018

04/01/2018

Fall 2018 – Module 1

08/28/2018

07/01/2018

Spring 2019 – Module 3

01/15/2019

11/01/2018

Tuition & Costs

Rate

Fees

Per Semester Hour

$745

No fees

$745

Note: This rate applies to academic year 2017/2018 and is subject to change.

About Us

Rowan Global Learning & Partnerships is Rowan University's vehicle to reach out and serve the needs of college students, working adults, lifelong learners, and the business community. We are dedicated to broadening both the University’s geographic reach and the breadth of its course and program offerings in all modes of delivery, and providing greater opportunities for students through the cultivation of industry partnerships at the local, national, and international levels.